Songwriter and artist Keityn shares how he’s created some of biggest Latin hits in recent history with Shakira (“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”), Karol G with (“Tusa,””Provenza” and “TCQ”), Maluma (“Hawái”). He shares that he’s written for J Balvin’s new album, talks about how Shakira’s “Acróstico” is a testament to her motherhood, his new song with Tiago, how he finds songwriting inspiration and more!
Keityn
When we did “Hawái” we didn’t think about the artist, it was stored for 6 months. I showed it to several artists and they didn’t want it.
Leila Cobo
Really?
Keityn
Hi I’m Keityn and this is Billboard News.
Leila Cobo
We are happy to have you, because you’ve just won the ASCAP composer of the year.
Keityn
Yes, I won that Composer of the Year.
Leila Cobo
11 songs, including which ones?
Keityn
“Bzrp Music Sessions 53″ with Shakira, I think “TQG,” “Acróstico,” I can’t remember, can I look at a photo?
Leila Cobo
Look at a photo because it is an impressive list.
Keityn
Yes.
Leila Cobo
While you look at the photo, I want to know how do you make a song like “TQG?”
Keityn
“Monotonía,” “Frágil,” “El Amor su de Vida,” “Amargura,” the one with Romeo “for the last time,” “Según Quién,” “Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” “El Amor su de Vida,” and that’s it.
Leila Cobo
Nothing.
Keityn
There are little things.
Leila Cobo
Among those 11 songs, 8 or 9 sung by women.
Keityn
Almost all of them.
Leila Cobo
You are a man at a time when many people are saying women should sing songs made by women, but it seems like you have the skill to know how to think like women.
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